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Which European nation became the mightiest and most feared in Europe in the 17th century?
Which European nation became the mightiest and most feared in Europe in the 17th century?
- Spain
- France (correct)
- Portugal
- England
Who was the king of France during this time period?
Who was the king of France during this time period?
- King Louis XIV (correct)
- King Louis XVI
- King Louis XIII
- King Louis XV
Which city in North America became the permanent beginning of France's vast empire in the New World?
Which city in North America became the permanent beginning of France's vast empire in the New World?
- New Orleans
- Jamestown
- Quebec (correct)
- Montreal
Which Indian tribe became the enemy of France in North America?
Which Indian tribe became the enemy of France in North America?
Which three Old World nations were involved in the struggle for mastery of the North American continent?
Which three Old World nations were involved in the struggle for mastery of the North American continent?
How many bitter wars convulsed Europe from 1688 to 1763?
How many bitter wars convulsed Europe from 1688 to 1763?
What was the war known as in Europe and America that set the stage for America's independence?
What was the war known as in Europe and America that set the stage for America's independence?
Which country was a latecomer in the scramble for New World real estate?
Which country was a latecomer in the scramble for New World real estate?
Which country was George Washington representing when he fired the first shots of the French and Indian War?
Which country was George Washington representing when he fired the first shots of the French and Indian War?
What was the name of the fort that the French were in the process of erecting on the strategic Ohio River?
What was the name of the fort that the French were in the process of erecting on the strategic Ohio River?
Where was the intercolonial congress held in 1754 to achieve greater colonial unity against France?
Where was the intercolonial congress held in 1754 to achieve greater colonial unity against France?
Which of the following countries was not one of the principal adversaries of Britain in the Seven Years' War?
Which of the following countries was not one of the principal adversaries of Britain in the Seven Years' War?
Which war broke out in 1739 between the British and the Spaniards?
Which war broke out in 1739 between the British and the Spaniards?
Which war merged with the small-scale scuffle with Spain in America and came to be called King George's War in America?
Which war merged with the small-scale scuffle with Spain in America and came to be called King George's War in America?
Which war was also known as the French and Indian War?
Which war was also known as the French and Indian War?
Which war saw the capture of the French fortress of Louisbourg by New Englanders?
Which war saw the capture of the French fortress of Louisbourg by New Englanders?
Who was the leading spirit of the Albany Congress?
Who was the leading spirit of the Albany Congress?
What was General Braddock's expedition trying to capture?
What was General Braddock's expedition trying to capture?
Who was the British leader during the French and Indian War?
Who was the British leader during the French and Indian War?
What strategy did William Pitt adopt in the war?
What strategy did William Pitt adopt in the war?
Who led the British attackers in the Battle of Quebec in 1759?
Who led the British attackers in the Battle of Quebec in 1759?
Where did the Battle of Quebec take place?
Where did the Battle of Quebec take place?
Who fell fatally wounded in the Battle of Quebec?
Who fell fatally wounded in the Battle of Quebec?
What was the significance of the Battle of Quebec?
What was the significance of the Battle of Quebec?
Who chose James Wolfe for the crucial expedition to Quebec?
Who chose James Wolfe for the crucial expedition to Quebec?
What did the British attackers do to make progress in the Battle of Quebec?
What did the British attackers do to make progress in the Battle of Quebec?
Which European power founded Detroit in 1701?
Which European power founded Detroit in 1701?
Which explorer named the great interior basin 'Louisiana' in honor of his sovereign, Louis XIV?
Which explorer named the great interior basin 'Louisiana' in honor of his sovereign, Louis XIV?
Which European power established New Orleans in 1718?
Which European power established New Orleans in 1718?
Which European power won limited trading rights in Spanish America by the treaty of 1713?
Which European power won limited trading rights in Spanish America by the treaty of 1713?
Which European power established a vast empire in the New World after rocky beginnings?
Which European power established a vast empire in the New World after rocky beginnings?
Who was the leading figure in establishing the permanent beginnings of the French empire in the New World?
Who was the leading figure in establishing the permanent beginnings of the French empire in the New World?
Which Native American tribe became the enemy of France in North America?
Which Native American tribe became the enemy of France in North America?
Which European power became the mightiest and most feared in Europe in the 17th century?
Which European power became the mightiest and most feared in Europe in the 17th century?
Who fired the first shots of the French and Indian War?
Who fired the first shots of the French and Indian War?
What was the name of the fort that the French were in the process of erecting on the strategic Ohio River?
What was the name of the fort that the French were in the process of erecting on the strategic Ohio River?
Where did the Battle of Quebec take place?
Where did the Battle of Quebec take place?
Which European power won limited trading rights in Spanish America by the treaty of 1713?
Which European power won limited trading rights in Spanish America by the treaty of 1713?
Which European power established New Orleans in 1718?
Which European power established New Orleans in 1718?
Which war merged with the small-scale scuffle with Spain in America and came to be called King George's War in America?
Which war merged with the small-scale scuffle with Spain in America and came to be called King George's War in America?
Who led the British attackers in the Battle of Quebec in 1759?
Who led the British attackers in the Battle of Quebec in 1759?
Which three Old World nations were involved in the struggle for mastery of the North American continent?
Which three Old World nations were involved in the struggle for mastery of the North American continent?
Which European power established New Orleans in 1718?
Which European power established New Orleans in 1718?
Which war merged with the small-scale scuffle with Spain in America and came to be called King George's War in America?
Which war merged with the small-scale scuffle with Spain in America and came to be called King George's War in America?
Which country was a latecomer in the scramble for New World real estate?
Which country was a latecomer in the scramble for New World real estate?
Which country was George Washington representing when he fired the first shots of the French and Indian War?
Which country was George Washington representing when he fired the first shots of the French and Indian War?
Which war broke out in 1739 between the British and the Spaniards?
Which war broke out in 1739 between the British and the Spaniards?
What was the name of the fort that the French were in the process of erecting on the strategic Ohio River?
What was the name of the fort that the French were in the process of erecting on the strategic Ohio River?
Which European power established New Orleans in 1718?
Which European power established New Orleans in 1718?
Which city in North America became the permanent beginning of France's vast empire in the New World?
Which city in North America became the permanent beginning of France's vast empire in the New World?
Who led the ill-fated British expedition to capture Fort Duquesne in 1755?
Who led the ill-fated British expedition to capture Fort Duquesne in 1755?
Which colonial militia group fought alongside General Braddock's regulars?
Which colonial militia group fought alongside General Braddock's regulars?
Who was the energetic and fearless aide to General Braddock?
Who was the energetic and fearless aide to General Braddock?
Who became a superlative leader for Britain during the French and Indian War?
Who became a superlative leader for Britain during the French and Indian War?
Who led the British attackers in the Battle of Quebec in 1759?
Who led the British attackers in the Battle of Quebec in 1759?
Which two commanders fell fatally wounded in the Battle of Quebec?
Which two commanders fell fatally wounded in the Battle of Quebec?
Where did the Battle of Quebec take place?
Where did the Battle of Quebec take place?
Who chose James Wolfe for the crucial expedition to Quebec?
Who chose James Wolfe for the crucial expedition to Quebec?
What strategy did William Pitt adopt in the war?
What strategy did William Pitt adopt in the war?
What was the significance of the Battle of Quebec?
What was the significance of the Battle of Quebec?
